Step outside and catch Pokémon in the real world! Collect & battle with others.
Step outside and catch Pokémon in the real world! Collect & battle with others.
Everyone who grew up in the 90's knows the story about Ash. The eternal kid who vowed to travel the world in order to become the greatest Pokémon trainer that ever was.
Pokémon Go let's you step into the shoes of a Pokémon trainer, like no other game before it. The game uses Google Maps and augmented reality to merge the real world with the virtual world. The result is a true-to-life depiction of your surroundings, complete with hundreds of Pokémons to catch and train.
The game encourages the player to stay active and walk around, as the game can't be played while sitting still. It also uses real locations like fountains and statues as "Pokéstops" - places where you can get certain bonuses. Other locations, like Gyms, allows you to fight others and claim the Gym for your own team.
While the game is extremely addictive and fun, it also drains your battery life like you wouldn't believe. This is why the game only receives 4 stars from me.